Similar to humans, dolphins sometimes struggle with skin irritations. However, rather than putting on a soothing cream, the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins that live in the northern Red Sea go to the nearest coral reef to heal themselves. They line up and rub against the sponges and corals. And, some of […]
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Remarkable Health Benefits of Sea Cucumbers (from Fighting against Cancer to Improving the Heart Health)
Sea cucumbers are a delicacy in Asian cultures. They’re not veggies, but marine animals that live on sea floors throughout the globe. The largest population of sea cucumbers is in the Pacific Ocean. They’re similar to large worms or caterpillars and their body is tubular and soft. Divers gather them […]
This “Floating Continent” Could Gather & Recycle the Plastic from Oceans
Named “The 8th Continent”, this award-winning design is able to recycle plastic from oceans while being 100 percent self-sustainable. It has five structures and features everything from living quarters to biodegradable waste collectors and greenhouses. It’s the brainchild of Lenka Petrakova, a senior designer at Zaha Hadid Architects from London, […]
Humpback Whale’s Dead Body Discovered in the Amazon Forest: No One Knows How It Got There
Wildlife experts from Brazil were shocked after they found a dead humpback whale washed away deep into the Amazon rainforest. The 10-ton mammal was found in the jungle on the Marajo Island at the mouth of the Amazon River at a period when it should’ve been thousands of miles away […]
Sammy the Friendly Seal Is Determined to Make Friends with anyone on the Beach
Sammy is a seal which first appeared on the beach during quarantine peak when only few people could be seen out of their homes. It seemed like the ideal chance for the young seal to rest on the wet sand. Seals are usually shy and elusive animals; however, this one, […]
Is Sea Salt Really Contaminated with Microplastics? Let’s Find Out
According to a recent environmental study, more than 90 percent of salt that’s sold globally has microplastics, with the highest level being present in sea salt. For the purposes of the study, 39 different brands of salt from 21 countries were studied, including the China and the US, according to […]
Dog Falls Into Canal And Starts To Drown, Until Group Of Dolphins Saves Him
Without doubt, dolphins have long been admired for their graceful swimming and beautiful form. However, there’s a lot more to these marine creatures than meets the eye- they’re very intelligent and can relate to each other. They have a compassionate nature and they’ve shown it when they discovered a dog […]
Philippine Coffee Shop Uses Straws from Coconut Leaves To Reduce Plastic Waste
Unfortunately, we are harming and destroying our beloved earth with the industrial, commercial, and domestic waste which is being released on a daily basis. How the earth is still holding up is a wonder. Believe it or not, statistics from 2016 shows that 7 billion people produced 320 million tons […]